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Which of the following best describes non-scientific thinking?
Which of the following best describes non-scientific thinking?
- Making observations without any conclusions
- Believing that the sun travels around the earth
- Drawing conclusions based on observation (correct)
- Using the scientific method to explain the world
What is the main purpose of the scientific method?
What is the main purpose of the scientific method?
- To make observations without drawing conclusions
- To explain the world based on observation
- To prove that the sun travels around the earth
- To avoid non-scientific thinking (correct)
Which of the following is an example of non-scientific thinking?
Which of the following is an example of non-scientific thinking?
- Concluding that a candy bar made you feel better without considering other possible explanations (correct)
- Feeling better without eating a candy bar
- Taking medicine to feel better
- Observing the movement of the sun across the sky
What is the difference between non-scientific thinking and the scientific method?
What is the difference between non-scientific thinking and the scientific method?
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Why is the scientific method important?
Why is the scientific method important?
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